[It's a start, she's right. And with a start, they can gradually settle back into something normal, something okay.

Suddenly, the comfortable melancholy of the atmosphere around them is... actually kind of comforting.

Deep breath. Look up at the sky, at the moons, instead of the dirt.]

I think I've got this, Bernie, but... Hah, I'm probably wrong. Don't go out of your way for me, but if you find any information about this place, or about magic, or anything that seems interesting... especially books! Let me know? Or bring them to me?

[He'd like to believe he's got this. He's... not entirely sure he does. But if someone else is also keeping an eye out for study materials, then even if she only finds a small handful of things, then she'll have been helpful.]